Xplora X5 Play vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora X5 Play and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora X5 Play vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 48.5 mm -
Depth 15 mm -
Weight 54 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material - 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors G-sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type TFT - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Blue | Pink | Black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
CAMERA Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
CPU Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type 8909W S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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